- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eatonton, GA
Putnam County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130426003878
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam County Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Eatonton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA.
School address
District: Putnam County · Georgia
NCES ID 130426003878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Putnam County Middle School shrank from 681 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 130426003878 · Eatonton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 11.1:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam County High School (918 students)
Putnam County Middle School shrank from 681 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Putnam County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putnam County
Putnam County High School
918 students
- Putnam County
Putnam County Primary School
784 students
- This school
Putnam County Middle School
630 students
- Putnam County
Putnam County Elementary School
606 students
What this shows Putnam County Middle School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam County Middle School compares
Putnam County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,867
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Putnam County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam County reports $16,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Putnam County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam County Middle School
How many students attend Putnam County Middle School?
Putnam County Middle School has 630 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eatonton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam County Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam County Middle School?
80.9% of students at Putnam County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam County Middle School is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Eatonton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam County Middle School?
Putnam County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Putnam County Middle School rank among public schools in Eatonton?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eatonton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Putnam County?
Besides Putnam County Middle School, Putnam County also operates Putnam County High School (918 students), Putnam County Primary School (784 students), and Putnam County Elementary School (606 students). See the Putnam County district page for the complete list.